Video connectivity will be launched at a later date. The connectivity will debut in June, allowing businesses to call and instant message Skype users using the Lync service.
At a Lync Conference keynote, Skype president Tony Bates announced that the software giant will link together Skype and Lync, Microsoft's business instant messaging service. To sign out of Lync, from the My Info tab, tap Sign Out.Microsoft has revealed a new step in its plans for Skype today. If you have been taken to a new browser window, follow the sign-in instructions given there.įor help, see Sign-in help. If the sign-in window asks only for a user name, enter your sign-in address and tap Sign In. (In some instances a user name will be provided in Advanced Options.) If the sign-in window asks for a user name and a password, enter your sign-in address and your password, and tap Sign In. Now do one of the following, depending on what you see on the sign-in screen:
And you may notice that the Password field or the Save password field is gone, depending on how security has been set up for your organization. Once you’ve signed in to Lync on your iPad for the first time, subsequent sign-ins are faster. To change either setting, swipe the corresponding button either left or right.Ĭlick the Next arrow icon to start using Lync. Help us improve Lync Sends Microsoft anonymous data from your device for Lync quality control (off by default). Push notifications Alerts you when you get a new IM or a VoIP call (on by default). The next screen displays two default settings on your device: When you’ve finished entering your number, tap the Next arrow icon. When Lync cannot use the Wi-Fi or cellular data network to make an audio or video call, Lync will call you back at this number to connect you to the audio portion of the Lync call. On the Never Miss a Meeting screen, tap the field for your phone number and enter your phone number with country/region codes (this should prepopulate with your call forwarding or simultaneous ring settings that you have set on Lync for the desktop). (In some instances your user name will be provided in the More Details area.) To confirm that these are in place, tap I Agree.Įnter your sign-in address and your password. Now you’ll see a note explaining that in order to sign in, you need a Lync account and your IT administrator must turn on Lync for Mobile. The first time you sign in to Lync on your iPad, here’s what you’ll need to do: You cannot create a new Lync account from the Lync app on the iPad. If you don’t know this information, contact your technical support team. Important: If you haven’t used Lync on your desktop computer and this is the first time you’re using Lync, you need to have a Lync account created and a sign-in address. When the app disappears, press the Home button. A prompt appears on your screen, informing you that deleting “Lync” will also delete all its data. Tap the X icon that appears in the upper-left corner of the Lync icon. Release your finger when the icon starts to wiggle on the screen. Touch and hold your finger on the Lync app icon.
To remove the Lync app from your device, do this: As soon as the app is installed, it appears on your home screen.
Tap the Free button in the app, and then tap Install and enter your App Store Apple ID and password. Install the Lync 2013 app on your mobile device with a couple of steps.įrom your device, go to the App Store, and search for Microsoft Lync 2013 for iPad. You’ll need iPad 2 or newer mobile digital devices, with Apple iOS 7.0 or a later version to install Lync 2013 for the iPad. Or read details about Lync IM, calls, joining a meeting and more
Watch this short video to learn how to use Lync to IM, make a call, and join a meeting on your iPad.
Watch an introduction to using Lync on your iPad With Lync 2013 for iPad, you can choose from multiple ways to communicate with others, including IM, calling, or a video call using either Wi-Fi only, or your cellular data connection when you’re not connected to Wi-Fi. Microsoft® Lync® 2013 for iPad is an app that brings Lync presence, instant messaging (IM), joining a conference and viewing shared meeting content, and voice and video capabilities to your mobile device.